The State Archive marks a significant milestone today (Monday) in the digitization process of the historical materials preserved within, with the upload of the 50 millionth page to the archive’s website. This achievement represents a significant effort to make historical information accessible to the general public and to provide free access to important historical documents.
The 50 millionth page uploaded to the website is part of a rare and fascinating collection of Official Gazette issues from the Government of Palestine (Israel) during the British Mandate period. This newspaper served as the official publication of the Mandate Government, where laws, regulations, and official announcements were published. It is a treasure trove of historical information revealing the administrative and legal developments of the Mandate Government in the land of Israel.
Explore Hundreds of Issues and Access Historical Information
The new digital collection allows users to browse through hundreds of issues and access historical, legal, and administrative information from the Mandate period. These documents provide background on many decisions that influenced the history of the Jewish settlement and the entire region, serving as an important resource for researchers, students, and the general public.
The State Archive emphasizes that the continuation of the digitization project aims to make tens of millions more pages from various collections preserved in the archive available. The goal is to further expand public access to historical sources, enhance public knowledge about the history of the state and the region, and enable researchers and citizens to examine historical materials at any time and from anywhere.
